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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.93, 838.47 and 397.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.93, 838.47 and 397.90 is: 548.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.93 : 838.47 = 397.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.93/838.47 = 397.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.93x = 838.47 × 397.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.93x = 333,627.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,627.21/607.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.79

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